England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Halesowen.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Halesowen landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Avg 2-bed rent
~£800 pcm
Typical gross yield
8-10%
Local authority
Dudley MBC
M5 Junction
3 (2 miles)
Halesowen rental market, what landlords need to know
Halesowen is an affordable town in the Dudley metropolitan borough on the West Midlands / Worcestershire border, offering some of the strongest rental yields in the West Midlands at 8-10%. The town benefits from excellent road links via the M5 (Junction 3, 2 miles) and A456/A458 corridors giving direct access to Birmingham city centre (8 miles) and the Black Country employment areas. Merry Hill Shopping Centre (1.5 miles) and Brierley Hill are major retail and commercial employment hubs. Sandwell and Dudley station (Chase Line) provides rail access to Birmingham Snow Hill.
Essential documents for Halesowen landlords
View all →Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement
The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.
Section 8 Notice Pack (All Grounds)
Every mandatory and discretionary ground on the new 2026 list, pre-labelled with the notice period, arrears threshold, and evidence block.
Landlord Annual Compliance Checklist
Annual walk-through of every compliance touchpoint: gas, electrical, EPC, smoke/CO, Right-to-Rent, deposit, licensing, database registration.
Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack
For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.
What changes for Halesowen landlords on 1 May 2026
- → Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions permanently abolished, use Section 8
- → All new tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, no more ASTs
- → Rent increases via Section 13 only, contractual review clauses unenforceable
- → Pet requests must be considered, blanket ‘no pets’ policies are unlawful
- → Private landlord database registration coming, date TBC
Halesowen landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Halesowen?
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing in Halesowen. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to qualifying HMOs under the Housing Act 2004. Confirm the current position with Dudley MBC before purchasing a rental property in Halesowen, as designation positions can change.
Why do landlords invest in Halesowen?
Halesowen offers high gross rental yields of 8-10% relative to its purchase prices, driven by affordable property values and strong rental demand from Black Country and Birmingham commuters. The M5 Junction 3 location gives excellent motorway access, and proximity to Merry Hill Shopping Centre and Brierley Hill commercial areas supports local employment demand.